Many people are familiar with the acronym PTSD, but fewer know about complex PTSD. Both conditions are the result of exposure to traumas, but complex PTSD is a more severe condition that can develop when the trauma is prolonged or repeated. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, occurs when someone experiences a traumatic event. The event…
Ageing is an inevitability that will affect us all at some point. But what actually happens to your body when it ages? And are there ways you can slow down the ageing process? Reduced bone and muscle Muscle mass declines by around 3-8% every decade after the age of 30, with most men losing around…
Growing old over the years is a natural cycle. It can create a whole lot of feelings — for children, for parental figures, and family and friends. In any case, growing old doesn’t mean it’s your decline. As we age, we experience changes in our physical and psychological wellness. Also, we might start to miss…
If you’ve seen Mommie Dearest, you likely noticed Joan Crawford’s obsessive beauty routine of sleeping with surgical tape on her face in hope of an overnight facelift. While Joan may not have been entirely in touch with reality, this is one practice ladies worried about fine lines actually could embrace. Really! We often make faces…
